Ruth (Rinta) Sivula

Thursday

Jul 17, 2014 at 6:00 AM

GARDNER - Ruth Eileen (Rinta) Sivula, 94, wife of the late Matti W. Sivula, died July 13,2014. Ruth was born in Durham, NH on May 15, 1920. She graduated valedictorian, Class of 1938, from Newmarket New Hampshire High School. She was employed in her early years in Poultry Laboratories at the University of New Hampshire.

Ruth and her husband were residents of Gardner for 60 years. She was employed by Henry Heywood Hospital, retiring in 1984. Mr. Sivula predeceased her in January of 1999.

Ruth is survived by her only child, Dr. Martin Sivula and his wife Beverly, of Spencer; 6 grandchildren; 7 great grandchildren. A private graveside service will be held in Wildwood Cemetery, Gardner. There are no calling hours. Memorial contributions can be made to St. Jude's Children's Hospital, 262 Danny Thomas Place,Memphis, TN 38105 or to Second Chance Animal Shelter, P.O. Box 136, East Brookfield, MA 01515. Pillsbury Funeral Home, Spencer, MA is entrusted with arrangements. www.pillsburyfuneralhome.com